Astragalus incanus
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Astragalus incanus

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
13
Observations
207

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Gallicos is a sun-loving, perennial, herbaceous plant that comes from open habitats and is frequently found in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Gallicos can adapt to a broad range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be limited by different combinations of water and heat. It does best in warm summers with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can increase the likelihood of Gallicos dying. In winter, protecting it from cold can improve the plant's chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

One fertilizer application in spring is generally adequate for Gallicos, though repeated feedings can maximize growth. Apply every one to one and a half months. Fertilizing improves leaf appearance and function, helping maintain an even color and healthy texture. It also encourages root development and nutrient uptake for long-term plant health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Astragalus
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Gray, Light Gray
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender, Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
Summer

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